Status:
valid
Authors:
H.P.Linder & G.Will.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 41: 314 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000255501
Common Names
- Oligophyton Drummondii
- Drummond's Oligophyton
- Drummond's Small Plant
Synonyms
- Benthamia drummondii (H.P.Linder & G.Will.) Szlach. & Rutk. [unknown]
Description
Oligophyton drummondii (also called Drummond's Oligophyton, among many other common names) is a perennial herb native to Mexico. It has long, thin, lance-shaped leaves and small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady areas in the highlands of the Sierra Madre Occidental.
Uses & Benefits
Oligophyton drummondii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It has a beautiful, bright white flower that blooms in the spring and summer months. The plant is also known to attract beneficial insects and other pollinators.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Oligophyton drummondii has small, white, bell-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are short and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Oligophyton drummondii is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagation is usually done by cuttings or seeds.
Where to Find Oligophyton drummondii
Oligophyton drummondii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and the Pacific Islands.
Oligophyton drummondii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Oligophyton drummondii?
Oligophyton drummondii
What is the common name of Oligophyton drummondii?
Drummond's Oligophyton
What is the natural habitat of Oligophyton drummondii?
Dry grasslands and scrubland
Species in the Oligophyton genus
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Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
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Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,